Monthly Archives: October 2017

Japanese Lunch Buffet at Yang’s Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant in Markham

Posted on October 19, 2017 by stenoodie

October 2, 2017: I have been to Yang’s Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant (大禾曰本料理) (also known as Yang’s Kitchen or Yang’s Kitchen & Sushi Bar) many times for dinner and lunch. This was my second time having their lunch buffet. Yang’s … Continue reading →

Pre-Set Group Dinner at Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant in Toronto

Posted on October 18, 2017 by stenoodie

September 30, 2017: After the conclusion of the CSRAO Annual Convention 2017, we set off and walked to Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant located in Chinatown, Toronto at Dundas and Centre Street (close to St. Patrick subway station) for dinner. I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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CSRAO Annual Conference 2017 ~ Captioning Bootcamp

Posted on October 18, 2017 by stenoodie

I came back from my vacation just in time for the CSRAO Annual Conference this year — yes, it is that important and exciting to me! This year, I was especially excited because there was a captioning bootcamp session. Captioning … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Glow

Posted on October 18, 2017 by stenoodie

On the second day of our trip to Zhangjaijie in Hunan, China in the late summer of 2017, we visited the Fenghuang County at night to see the beautiful ancient city and town. The entire street and river were donned with … Continue reading →

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Chefs Plate: Crispy Fish & Sauce Gribiche with Parmesan Green Beans and Baby Potatoes

Posted on October 17, 2017 by stenoodie

October 16, 2017. Yay, Chefs Plate! I really adore this cooking service and am happy to be cooking with them once more! This is my 17th plate from the meal subscription service (you can pause your plan at any time … Continue reading →

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Yelp Elite Event: Super Shisha Sunday at 7 Lounge

Posted on October 17, 2017 by stenoodie

October 15, 2017: This past Sunday, I attended a Yelp Elite Event at 7 Lounge in Vaughan/Woodbridge. 7 Lounge is a hookah bar. I’ve never been to a hookah bar (or smoked anything in my life for that matter) so even … Continue reading →

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Tasting Korean Bingsu at Dear & Fro

Posted on October 16, 2017 by stenoodie

October 15, 2017: Yesterday, I went to the newly opened Dear & Fro, a dessert spot at Midland and Finch in Scarborough that serves up the Korean inspired bingsu, a shaved ice dessert with freshly cut fruits, flavoured syrup, and … Continue reading →

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Lobster Grilled Cheese at Bymark

Posted on October 16, 2017 by stenoodie

For my birthday lunch, Ken took me to Bymark for a lunch getaway. I’ve been to Bymark previously before (for Summerlicious 2013 where Daphne and I had a memorable dinner experience — you can read about it on that blog … Continue reading →

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The Owl of Minvera at Steeles and Silver Star

Posted on October 15, 2017 by stenoodie

October 14, 2017: Last night, Daphne and I had a dinner after her church service. We went to The Owl of Minerva at Steeles and Silver Star in Scarborough. This was the third Owl Korean restaurant I’ve been to! It … Continue reading →

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One of my Favourite Food Places — One Hour Cafeteria

Posted on October 14, 2017 by stenoodie

October 13, 2017: I’m so glad that I got to return back to this Taiwanese cafe after so many years! The first time I stepped into One Hour Cafeteria was back in university with some friends. I loved this spot … Continue reading →